Strategic Direct Materials Buyer – North America

Bosch; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth seeks a Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (North America) to drive supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiations, and cost reduction for designated commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening our global supplier base. Expect cross-functional travel and leadership of sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing commercial relationships.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and cost savings in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with direct material purchasing (metals, castings, hydraulics, components).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret pricing structures, cost drivers, and market data.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, RFQs, contracts, and cost reduction programs.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with objectives and savings targets.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with domestic and international suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and risks to ensure quality and continuity.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from sourcing through contract execution and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bosch Rexroth seeks a Strategic Buyer - Direct Materials (North America) to drive supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiations, and cost reduction for designated commodities.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Operations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while strengthening our global supplier base. Expect cross-functional travel and leadership of sourcing initiatives.